'White House access privilege, not right': DOJ backs Trump barring reporters

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What happened

The Trump administration has claimed the authority to restrict access for journalists to the White House.

It argues that access is a privilege and not a right, citing national security concerns.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:35:27 UTC.

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  1. What is the White House pool and why is it in a row with Trump?

  2. White House launches 'Trump TV' after ban on major news outlets

  3. Trump bans media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House

  4. 'White House access privilege, not right': DOJ backs Trump barring reporters

  5. DOJ defends Trump ban of 3 news outlets, says White House access is a 'privilege — not a right'

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